Media - Ultra X Multi-day Ultramarathon Series

Launching the ultra x summit

The Ultra X Summit is the highlight and biggest national event in our calendar. Read more. Ultra X launch the 2019 Summit with tickets available here.

24 hours before a 100 mile race

I’ve done a lot of long, arduous ultras and I know what works for my body… Read more. Ultra X speak to ambassador Lucja Leonard about the final 24 hours before a 100 mile race.

Should you set a New Year’s Resolution

80% are broken by mid- February so why bother Read more. The Ultra X team are setting some big goals for 2019.

Finding the Perfect trail- ultra x style

The Ultra X team has just returned to the UK from the foothills of Kandy, Sri Lanka.….. Read more. The Ultra X team on their recent trip to Sri Lanka and what goes into a race recce.

ULTRA X Jordan Kit List

I wanted to share with you the kit I used for the 242km Wadi Rum Ultra … Read more. Fergus Scholes on his kit list for the 2016 Wadi Rum Ultra (aka Ultra X Jordan)

Directors report wadi rum ultra 2018

Sitting in the departures lounge of Amman Airport at 2:30am, 2 days after the last of the runners crossed the finish.… Read more. Race Director Sam Heward on the 2018 Wadi Rum Ultra (now Ultra X Jordan).

UTMB 2019 — Are you in?

Congratulations to all those who won places into the 2019 UTMB! .… Read more. Ultra X are delighted to announce that they will be in Chamonix for the full week in a big way!

Ultra X partner with Osteopathy brand

Ultra X are delighted to announce their new partnership with Just One Body Osteopathy who will be providing services at all our events.

REGISTRATION FOR ULTRA X JORDAN IS OPEN

Registration for Ultra X Jordan (previously Wadi Rum Ultra) has officially opened for the 2019 race. Read more

A CHANGE IS AS GOOD AS A REST

Ultra X Sri Lanka competitor and pro ultra runner Anna-Marie Watson had a huge 2018. In this article she takes us through how she managed to “cram” it all in. Read more

Could you do an Ultra X?

The first thought that enters a lot of people’s minds when they hear about an Ultra X event is that such an undertaking would be impossible. Read more

What will 250km in 5 days do to you?

Dr Danny Longman from Cambridge University spent the week in Jordan at the 2018 Wadi Rum Ultra. His aim was to conduct research on the effects of prolonged heat exertion on the human mind and body Read more.

UTMB Oman: The Beast

It is now one week on from what was undoubtedly the toughest race that I have ever participated in… Read more. One of the Ultra X Founders on his experience in the inaugural Oman by UTMB.

Wadi Rum Ultra Race review

The Wadi Rum desert is a protected wilderness in the south of Jordan … Read more. Marina Ranger on her experience in the desert for the 2017 race.

Ultra X Trails Day — 23rd February

Join Ultra X for a day of talks in nutrition, kit use and trails on the North dow’s way. … Read more.

Setting goals for a multiday race

We take a look at the importance of setting specific goals for multi-day events. Everyone is different and we understand that … Read more.

Ultra x ragnar relay takeover

Ultra X have entered race teams to the Ragnar Relay Events; Lake Malaren, Sweden on the 15th of June and White Cliffs, UK on the 21st September… Read more and find out how to become a part of the team

Marcus smith: why do you run

This April, Ultra X are delighted to have Marcus Smith, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete and coach, racing in Sri Lanka… Read more. Marcus recently ran 30 marathons in 30 days as part of Dubai’s 30*30 fitness challenge. Ultra X caught up with Marcus on his story.